If joy was based on our circumstances, I think most of us would be in trouble right now, do you agree? How many of you face challenges and the stretch of the daily grind? Google can’t seem to translate Joy correctly as she defines it just by FEELING great pleasure and happiness. The bible identifies it much different. In fact, here’s a few scriptures for you to look up yourself. Let’s look at Galations 5:22-23,”is talking about the FRUIT of the Spirit”. 1 Chronicles 16:27, “strength and Joy in His place”. And finally, Psalm 16:11, “in His presence, there is fullness of Joy.
This word has been on my heart for YEARS but in the last several months, the Holy Spirit has been really reminding me of this very important tool [if you want to call it], that we have access to in this life journey. Joy is necessary! As we finish off our time here in the states for this term and step into another season on the field of Africa, my prayer is that each of you would tap into the Joy of the Lord which the bible says, “is your strength”. YOUR STRENGTH IS FOUND IN JOY, AND JOY IS FOUND IN HIS PRESENCE”.
Update. As some of you might have seen on our instagram/facebook stories, our family of 7 has been on a US fundraising tour for over 3 weeks now! Currently as you read this, we are in Vancouver, WA. If you’re in the area and are interested to hear about the work that is taking place through our lives in the nations, reach out to either Andrey or Myself (Yana Gorlachev) to connect. Our family is staying in Washington till Feb. 16th and then we take off towards Idaho.Thank you to all of those who have lodged us, fed us, financially blessed us, and prayed over our family. This is the body of Christ! Our heart is to share and encourage what the Holy Spirit is doing in nations across the world that we are seeing first hand and how He is revealing Jesus to the broken hearted. Our desire is to raise up more missionaries, save the lost, disciple the found, and send out laborers for the Great Commission. If you cannot GO, please send someone that will.
We are living in the last days, where people will become lovers of themselves, lovers of money, and become spiritually dead. They only way to avoid falling into these categories is to LOVE OTHERS, BE GENEROUS WITH FINANCES FOR THE GOOD WORK, AND ABIDE IN JESUS. If you do this, I assure you that you will step into another realm in the Spirit that you haven’t accessed before. Not only will the Lord allow you to steward more, but you will walk in complete financial freedom.
IT’S ALL HIS ANYWAY, so choose to release what God has entrusted you with in the beginning.
Zambia and beyond: Overland Missions missionaries are hard at the work of God. Our team on the ground currently in Chipata is leading revival meetings/conferences and discipling the local Zambians according to the teachings of Jesus. It’s been pouring rain almost every day, so the roads flood which makes the journey that much more physically challenging to make to our areas of gathering. But we overcome the challenges and push through anyways. Jesus is worth every struggle we encounter. He pushed Himself harder than anyone while He was physically here on earth. What an example it is to step over ourselves when things get tough!
Prayer requests:
- For Turkey to experience a mighty revival amongst all the loss that they are receiving right now. Please pray for our team on the ground there!
- For our team on the ground in Chipata.
- For the remainder of our trip -protection on the road and fruitfulness.
- For additional monthly support/partners.
If you would like to support our ministry and invest into the things which take place in the nations though our family and team, follow the link below and it will guide you on how to partner up with us!
https://overlandmissions.com/donate/gorlachev3244
The call of God is for every believer, yet few choose to answer. Be the one to say yes- best choice you’ll ever make!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Saturday March 4, 2023 We will be hosting a current & future partners appreciation dinner! There will be amazing slavic food, desert, special espresso drinks (VITAL BREW COFFEE), bonfire, sunflower seeds, Christ centered fellowship and music. Bring your children and extra change of clothes in case they have too much fun in the fresh air:) If you are NOT a Jax local, you are still very welcome to come. We would like to ask if your planning to come, please RSVP to 904-787-8839.
Where: Monette Rd Home (near iceberg property)
What: Current/future Partner Appreciation Dinner
Why:To Thank partners and fundraise for our next season in Zambia
When: Saturday- March 4, 2023
Time: 2pm-7pm
Who: All are invited who support, supported at one point, or would like to support in the future.
If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact myself (904-787-8839) and Irina Russ (607-621-2119) if you would like to bring something sweet for dessert.
Thank you dearest world changers! We love you all deeply and pray that your hearts overflow with gratefulness and Joy. We love because He first loved us!
Till next time,
Yana Gorlachev
